6) In most instances, a staff member is likely to attend Sunday (Saturday evening) Mass at the parish where he/she works. In some instances for a variety of reasons a staff member will attend Mass at a different parish. Please write the name of the parish where you usually attend. (PARAT)

12) (If you attend Mass at a parish other than the one where you work) Are there any special reasons why you attend Mass at these other parish(es)? (e.g., on vacation, special liturgies, closer to where I live, etc.) (PARATRS1)

13) (If you attend Mass at a parish other than the one where you work) Are there any special reasons why you attend Mass at these other parish(es)? (e.g., on vacation, special liturgies, closer to where I live, etc.) (PARATRS2)

23) IF YOU ARE, HAVE EVER BEEN OR ARE IN TRAINING TO BECOME A RELIGIOUS, PRIEST, SEMINARIAN OR CANDIDATE FOR RELIGIOUS LIFE AND/OR PRIESTHOOD: How long were you, or have you been in this state of life (RELDESIG) - years? (RELDESYR)

24) IF YOU ARE, HAVE EVER BEEN OR ARE IN TRAINING TO BECOME A RELIGIOUS, PRIEST, SEMINARIAN OR CANDIDATE FOR RELIGIOUS LIFE AND/OR PRIESTHOOD: How long were you, or have you been in this state of life (RELDESIG) - months? (RELDESMS)

35) How many days in the last 3 years have you spent in courses, workshops, seminars, etc. to increase your own religious education or to develop skills directly related to your parish work? (EDUCDAYS)

81) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Death of a parishioner's family member (TRNHLPDE)

82) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Severe marital problems (TRNHLPMR)

83) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Alcohol/drug abuse (TRNHLPAL)

84) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Unemployment (TRNHLPUN)

85) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Counseling at time of sickness (TRNHLPSC)

86) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Severe money problems (TRNHLPMC)

87) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Unwanted pregnancy (TRNHLPPG)

88) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Religious education for themselves (TRNHLPRE)

89) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Support for faith (TRNHLPFA)

90) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Premarital counseling or marital renewal counseling (TRNHLPPR)

91) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Family problems (TRNHLPFM)

92) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Religious education for children (TRNHLPRC)

93) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Opportunities to serve others (TRNHLPSR)

94) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - A place to express their doubts without fear of judgment (TRNHLPEX)

95) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. To whom would most of them turn if they had the following needs? - Handling of painful memories (TRNHLPME)

96) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Death of a parishioner's family member (AVLHLPDE)

97) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Severe marital problems (AVLHLPMR)

98) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Alcohol/drug abuse (AVLHLPAL)

99) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Unemployment (AVLHLPUN)

100) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Counseling at time of sickness (AVLHLPSC)

101) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Severe money problems (AVLHLPMN)

102) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Unwanted pregnancy (AVLHLPPG)

103) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Religious education for themselves (AVLHLPRE)

104) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Support for faith (AVLHLPFA)

105) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Premarital counseling or marital renewal counseling (AVLHLPPR)

106) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Family problems (AVLHLPFM)

107) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Religious education of children (AVLHLPRC)

108) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Opportunities to serve others (AVLHLPSR)

109) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - A place to express their doubts without fear of judgment (AVLHLPEX)

110) At one time, it is said that people turned to their parish or priest for help on all sorts of things. Nowadays many parishes do not provide such help or people prefer to seek help elsewhere. They turn to friends, special agencies, or professionals outside the parish. Here is a list of personal needs or family problems. Think about the people in your parish. Now suppose such help were available within your parish. Indicate whether they would be "very likely" or "unlikely" to use such a service from your parish if it were available. - Handling of painful memories (AVLHLPME)

119) Given limited resources within this parish, toward which of the following activities should the parish direct much of its attention? - Improving contacts with non-Catholic churches within our neighborhood (RESOURCG)

129) People attend church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason why an average parishioner attends Mass at this parish church. - The Church requires that he/she attend. (REASATT1)

130) People attend church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason why an average parishioner attends Mass at this parish church. - Mainly, it's a habit. (REASATT2)

131) People attend church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason why an average parishioner attends Mass at this parish church. - He/she wants to please or satisfy someone close to him/her (like a spouse or parent). (REASATT3)

132) People attend church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason why an average parishioner attends Mass at this parish church. - He/she wants to set an example for his/her children. (REASATT4)

133) People attend church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason why an average parishioner attends Mass at this parish church. - He she enjoys being with other persons in our church. (REASATT5)

134) People attend church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason why an average parishioner attends Mass at this parish church. - He/she enjoys taking part in the service itself and experiencing the liturgy. (REASATT6)

135) People attend church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason why an average parishioner attends Mass at this parish church. - He/she enjoys the feeling of communicating with God. (REASATT7)

136) People attend church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason why an average parishioner attends Mass at this parish church. - He/she feels a need to hear God's word. (REASATT8)

137) People attend church for different reasons. From the list below, please circle only the most important reason why an average parishioner attends Mass at this parish church. - He/she feels a need to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion (REASATT9)

144) How do you think the average parishioner would describe a typical homily that is given during Sunday (or Saturday afternoon/evening) Mass at this parish church? (Circle one number closest to the word that best fits your description) - Uninspiring or inspiring (HOMILY1)

145) How do you think the average parishioner would describe a typical homily that is given during Sunday (or Saturday afternoon/evening) Mass at this parish church? (Circle one number closest to the word that best fits your description) - Interesting or dull (HOMILY2)

146) How do you think the average parishioner would describe a typical homily that is given during Sunday (or Saturday afternoon/evening) Mass at this parish church? (Circle one number closest to the word that best fits your description) - Informative or uninformative (HOMILY3)

147) How do you think the average parishioner would describe a typical homily that is given during Sunday (or Saturday afternoon/evening) Mass at this parish church? (Circle one number closest to the word that best fits your description) - Helps faith to grow or doesn't help faith to grow (HOMILY5)

158) In your judgment, what is the most important reason an average parishioner has for sending his/her child/children to the parish school? - The parish school offers better academic training than other schools. (PARSCHAC)

159) In your judgment, what is the most important reason an average parishioner has for sending his/her child/children to the parish school? - The parish school has higher quality teachers than other schools. (PARSCHQU)

160) In your judgment, what is the most important reason an average parishioner has for sending his/her child/children to the parish school? - There is daily instruction offered in religion. (PARSCHDI)

161) In your judgment, what is the most important reason an average parishioner has for sending his/her child/children to the parish school? - The parish school provides a more disciplined environment than other schools. (PARSCHEN)

162) In your judgment, what is the most important reason an average parishioner has for sending his/her child/children to the parish school? - The parish school displays more concern for the students than is true in other schools. (PARSCHCD)

163) In your judgment, what is the most important reason an average parishioner has for sending his/her child/children to the parish school? - The parish school teaches values parishioners want instilled in their children. (PARSCHVA)

164) In your judgment, what is the most important reason an average parishioner has for sending his/her child/children to the parish school? - The parish school has better students than other schools. (PARSCHBT)

188) What are the basic changes that have occurred in this parish since you began working in it? Please summarize these changes as best as you can. (If you really don't feel you know enough about the parish to do this, just write DON'T KNOW and go on to the next question.) First mention (CHANGES1)

189) What are the basic changes that have occurred in this parish since you began working in it? Please summarize these changes as best as you can. (If you really don't feel you know enough about the parish to do this, just write DON'T KNOW and go on to the next question.) Second mention (CHANGES2)

190) What are the basic changes that have occurred in this parish since you began working in it? Please summarize these changes as best as you can. (If you really don't feel you know enough about the parish to do this, just write DON'T KNOW and go on to the next question.) Third mention (CHANGES3)

191) What are the basic changes that have occurred in this parish since you began working in it? Please summarize these changes as best as you can. (If you really don't feel you know enough about the parish to do this, just write DON'T KNOW and go on to the next question.) Fourth mention (CHANGES4)

192) What are the basic changes that have occurred in this parish since you began working in it? Please summarize these changes as best as you can. (If you really don't feel you know enough about the parish to do this, just write DON'T KNOW and go on to the next question.) Fifth mention (CHANGES5)

256) With many demands on a staff member's time, it's difficult for most to participate in any groups or organizations outside the parish they serve. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, diocesan council, etc.? First mention (ORGANIZA)

257) With many demands on a staff member's time, it's difficult for most to participate in any groups or organizations outside the parish they serve. do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, diocesan council, etc.? Second mention (ORGANIZB)

258) With many demands on a staff member's time, it's difficult for most to participate in any groups or organizations outside the parish they serve. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, diocesan council, etc.? Third mention (ORGANIZC)

259) With many demands on a staff member's time, it's difficult for most to participate in any groups or organizations outside the parish they serve. do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, diocesan council, etc.? Fourth mention (ORGANIZD)

260) With many demands on a staff member's time, it's difficult for most to participate in any groups or organizations outside the parish they serve. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, diocesan council, etc.? Fifth mention (ORGANIZE)

261) With many demands on a staff member's time, it's difficult for most to participate in any groups or organizations outside the parish they serve. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, diocesan council, etc.? Sixth mention (ORGANIZF)

262) With many demands on a staff member's time, it's difficult for most to participate in any groups or organizations outside the parish they serve. Do you belong to any such groups or organizations, either secular or religious, as labor unions, veterans' groups, political groups, neighborhood organizations, social and recreational clubs, youth groups, Right to Life, Knights of Columbus, diocesan council, etc.? Seventh mention (ORGANIZG)

308) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. On a scale from 1 to 5, (with "1" being completely inaccurate and "5" being completely accurate) indicate how accurate you feel each image is as a description of God. - Judge (IMAGAJGE)

309) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. On a scale from 1 to 5, (with "1" being completely inaccurate and "5" being completely accurate) indicate how accurate you feel each image is as a description of God. - Protector (IMAGBPRO)

310) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. On a scale from 1 to 5, (with "1" being completely inaccurate and "5" being completely accurate) indicate how accurate you feel each image is as a description of God. - Redeemer (IMAGCRED)

311) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. On a scale from 1 to 5, (with "1" being completely inaccurate and "5" being completely accurate) indicate how accurate you feel each image is as a description of God. - Lover (IMAGDLOV)

312) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. On a scale from 1 to 5, (with "1" being completely inaccurate and "5" being completely accurate) indicate how accurate you feel each image is as a description of God. - Master (IMAGEMAS)

313) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. On a scale from 1 to 5, (with "1" being completely inaccurate and "5" being completely accurate) indicate how accurate you feel each image is as a description of God. - Mother (IMAGFMOM)

314) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. On a scale from 1 to 5, (with "1" being completely inaccurate and "5" being completely accurate) indicate how accurate you feel each image is as a description of God. - Creator (IMAGGCRE)

315) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. On a scale from 1 to 5, (with "1" being completely inaccurate and "5" being completely accurate) indicate how accurate you feel each image is as a description of God. - Father (IMAGHPOP)

316) Below is a list of images that could be used to describe God. On a scale from 1 to 5, (with "1" being completely inaccurate and "5" being completely accurate) indicate how accurate you feel each image is as a description of God. - Friend (IMAGIFRI)

321) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is: - More present in relationships with others than in an individual's life (TRUEEREL)

324) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is: - A creative force in history (TRUEHCRE)

325) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is: - Aware of everything I think (TRUEIAWA)

328) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is: - My constant companion (TRUELCOM)

330) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is: - Clearly knowable (TRUENKNO)

331) As you read each of the following phrases, on a scale from 1 to 5 (with "1" being not true at all and "5" being extremely true) indicate how true it is for you. God is: - In my life more as a symbol or an idea than as a real presence I can feel (TRUEOSYM)

337) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 1, entry 1 (SALVST11)

338) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 1, entry 2 (SALVST12)

339) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 1, entry 3 (SALVST13)

340) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 1, entry 4 (SALVST14)

341) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 1, entry 5 (SALVST15)

342) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 1, entry 6 (SALVST16)

343) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 2, entry 1 (SALVST21)

344) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 2, entry 2 (SALVST22)

345) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 2, entry 3 (SALVST23)

346) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 2, entry 4 (SALVST24)

347) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 2, entry 5 (SALVST25)

348) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 2, entry 6 (SALVST26)

349) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 3, entry 1 (SALVST31)

350) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 3, entry 2 (SALVST32)

351) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 3, entry 3 (SALVST33)

352) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 3, entry 4 (SALVST34)

353) Religion always identifies a basic human problem, something that is wrong with humans and their world. Then religion talks about a path to salvation, that is, a way that basic human problems can be overcome. Finally, religion talks about outcomes of salvation - a change in persons' lives or the way the world is as a result of salvation. Below is part of a picture that shows several kinds of basic human problems, paths to salvation, and outcomes of salvation. Think about your religious beliefs. What do you think is the basic human problem that religion deals with? What do you think is the path to salvation? What is the outcome of salvation? - String 3, entry 5 (SALVST35)

355) The nature of God has often been a matter of dispute in the history of the Church. Each of us carries around our own picture of the inter-relationship of God, Jesus Christ, and ourselves. Which of the following pictures comes closest to the way you see it? (JESUSGOD)

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1) God has sent His son, Jesus, to save us and since he has completed that, each of us individually can approach God directly.

13

15.3

2) God has sent His son, Jesus, to save us and since he has done that and continues to do it, each of us individually can approach God through Jesus.

14

16.5

3) God has sent His son, Jesus, who continues to live in the Church. As a result, the Church teaches and sanctifies us for God.

25

29.4

4) Since the Church is Christ's body and since we, its members, are the Church, together we approach God directly.

25

29.4

5) Jesus was a great man but not really God. Jesus showed us how to live our lives.

363) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should become more people-oriented; less concerned about its organizational structure and rules. (YFTRAPEO)

364) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should stress a personal, spiritual relationship to Christ. (YFTRBPER)

365) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should listen more to the voice of ordinary lay Catholics. (YFTRCLIS)

366) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should put more emphasis on spreading the faith. (YFTRDSPR)

367) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should make more effort to understand family life. (YFTREFAM)

368) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should put less emphasis on lay participation in the Mass or liturgy. (YFTRFLES)

369) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should follow through more on changes and guidelines that resulted from Vatican II. (YFTRGCHG)

370) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should remain strong in its opposition to the use of contraceptives. (YFTRHCTP)

371) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should remain strong in its opposition to abortion. (YFTRIABT)

372) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should liberalize its position on divorce. (YFTRJDIV)

373) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should allow women to become priests. (YFTRKALW)

374) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should allow married men to become priests. (YFTRLALM)

375) Below are some general directions the Catholic Church might consider taking in the years ahead. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements by circling only one number beside each statement. - The Church should encourage communion between Catholics and non-Catholic Christians. (YFTRMECU)

376) How do you think an average parishioner in this parish feels about the direction the parish should move on these issues? - The Church should become more people-oriented; less concerned about its organizational structure and rules. (PFTRAPEO)

377) How do you think an average parishioner in this parish feels about the direction the parish should move on these issues? - The Church should stress a personal, spiritual relationship to Christ. (PFTRBPER)

378) How do you think an average parishioner in this parish feels about the direction the parish should move on these issues? - The Church should listen more to the voice of ordinary lay Catholics. (PFTRCLIS)

381) How do you think an average parishioner in this parish feels about the direction the parish should move on these issues? - The Church should put less emphasis on lay participation in the Mass or liturgy. (PFTRFLES)

382) How do you think an average parishioner from this parish feels about the direction the parish should move on these issues? - The Church should follow through more on changes and guidelines that resulted from Vatican II. (PFTRGCHG)

383) How do you think an average parishioner from this parish feels about the direction the parish should move on these issues? - The Church should remain strong in its opposition to the use of contraceptives. (PFTRHCTP)

384) How do you think an average parishioner from this parish feels about the direction the parish should move on these issues? - The Church should remain strong in its opposition to abortion. (PFTRIABT)

388) How do you think an average parishioner from this parish feels about the direction the parish should move on these issues? - The Church should encourage communion between Catholics and non-Catholic Christians. (PFTRMECU)

395) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - Parents should have the right to censor textbooks and books selected for the public library. (ISSUGLEN)

399) Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements? - The government should let parents deduct some of the costs of sending their children to parochial schools. (ISSUKGOV)

404) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Registration of all firearms (AMCTAREG)

405) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Death penalty for persons convicted of murder (AMCTBPEN)

406) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) (AMCTCERA)

407) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Requiring prayer in public schools (AMCTDPUB)

408) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Requiring public schools to give equal time for the teaching of creation theory and evolution theory about man's origins (AMCTEEVO)

409) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Allowing homosexuals to teach in public schools (AMCTFHOM)

410) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Busing to achieve racial integration in the public schools (AMCTGBUS)

411) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Increased spending on national defense (AMCTHDEF)

412) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Boycotting or not buying the products of those companies who sponsor television shows in which there is morally objectionable content (AMCTIBOY)

413) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - Urging out own government to "freeze" the development of nuclear weapons regardless of what the Soviet Union does (AMCTJFRZ)

414) Catholics in the United States hold various positions on a variety of social and Church issues confronting Americans today. Below are statements that address some issues of significance to all Americans. How do you feel about these statements? - A joint "freeze" on the development of nuclear weapons by both the U.S. and Soviet Union (AMCTKNU)

415) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Aid to poor countries: The Pope (SPKAPOP)

416) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Eliminating poverty from this country: The Pope (SPKBPOP)

417) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Birth control: The Pope (SPKCPOP)

418) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Equal opportunities for advancement regardless of worker's sex: The Pope (SPKDPOP)

419) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Sex and violence on TV: The Pope (SPKEPOP)

420) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Action for world disarmament: The Pope (SPKFPOP)

421) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Racial integration: The Pope (SPKGPOP)

422) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Aid to poor countries: Bishops (SPKABIS)

423) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Eliminating poverty from this country: Bishops (SPKBBIS)

424) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Birth control: Bishops (SPKCBIS)

425) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Equal opportunities for advancement regardless of worker's sex: Bishops (SPKDBIS)

426) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Sex and violence on TV: Bishops (SPKEBIS)

427) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Action for world disarmament: Bishops (SPKFBIS)

428) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Racial integration: Bishops (SPKGBIS)

429) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Aid to poor countries: Priests (SPKAPRI)

430) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Eliminating poverty from this country: Priests (SPKBPRI)

431) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Birth control: Priests (SPKCPRI)

432) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Equal opportunities for advancement regardless of worker's sex: Priests (SPKDPRI)

433) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Sex and violence on TV: Priests (SPKEPRI)

434) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Action for world disarmament: Priests (SPKFPRI)

435) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Racial integration: Priests (SPKGPRI)

436) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Aid to poor countries: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKAIND)

437) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Eliminating poverty from this country: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKBIND)

438) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Birth control: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKCIND)

439) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Equal opportunities for advancement regardless of worker's sex: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKDIND)

440) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Sex and violence on TV: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKEIND)

441) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Action for world disarmament: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKFIND)

442) The Church offers guidance and teaching on current issues in a number of different ways: The Pope may issue an encyclical (e.g., on birth control); the bishops may issue a joint statement (e.g., on nuclear disarmament); priests may preach sermons or issue parish newsletters (e.g., on local issues); or it may be an issue on which only the individual Catholic should make a judgment. For each issue below, please indicate which level of authority, if any, ought to speak on that matter. - Racial integration: This is a moral judgment that should be made only by the individual Catholic. (SPKGIND)

443) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to you as a staff member in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Knowledge or learning (PRCHAKNO)

444) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to you as a staff member in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Sensitivity to others' needs (PRCHBSEN)

445) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to you as a staff member in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Holiness (PRCHCHOL)

446) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to you as a staff member in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Humanity (PRCHDHMA)

447) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to you as a staff member in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Good preacher or speaker (PRCHEPRE)

448) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to you as a staff member in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Good listener (PRCHFLIS)

449) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to you as a staff member in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Good organizer of parish activities (PRCHGORG)

450) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to you as a staff member in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Moderate or middle-of-the-road views on most issues (PRCHHMOD)

451) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to you as a staff member in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Patience (PRCHIPAT)

452) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to you as a staff member in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Humor (PRCHJHMO)

453) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to an average parishioner in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Knowledge or learning (PACHAKNO)

454) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to an average parishioner in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Sensitivity to others' needs (PACHBSEN)

455) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to an average parishioner in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Holiness (PACHCHOL)

456) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to an average parishioner in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Humanity (PACHDHMA)

457) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to an average parishioner in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Good preacher or speaker (PACHEPRE)

458) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to an average parishioner in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Good listener (PACHFLIS)

459) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to an average parishioner in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Good organizer of parish activities (PACHGORG)

460) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to an average parishioner in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Moderate or middle-of-the-road views on most issues (PACHHMOD)

461) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to an average parishioner in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Patience (PACHIPAT)

462) Please list the following personal characteristics of a parish priest in the order of their importance to an average parishioner in this parish. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important characteristic, a "2" in the space of the next most important, and so on until you have ranked all ten characteristics listed below.) - Humor (PACHJHMO)

463) Please list the following activities of a parish priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Preaching (PRACAPRE)

464) Please list the following activities of a parish priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Celebrating Mass and the sacraments (PRACBSAC)

465) Please list the following activities of a parish priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Visiting the sick and elderly (PRACCVIS)

466) Please list the following activities of a parish priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Leading the parish in projects to help the poor and minorities attain justice (PRACDPOR)

467) Please list the following activities of a parish priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Administering the parish, its organizations and finances (PRACEADM)

468) Please list the following activities of a parish priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Counseling those who are troubled (PRACFTRB)

469) Please list the following activities of a parish priest in order of their importance from your viewpoint. (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Teaching in CCD or continuing education programs (PRACGCCD)

470) Please list the following activities of a parish priest as you think an average parishioner would rate their importance (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Preaching (PAACAPRE)

471) Please list the following activities of a parish priest as you think an average parishioner would rate their importance (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Celebrating Mass and the sacraments (PAACBSAC)

472) Please list the following activities of a parish priest as you think an average parishioner would rate their importance (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Visiting the sick and elderly (PAACCVIS)

473) Please list the following activities of a parish priest as you think an average parishioner would rate their importance (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Leading the parish in projects to help the poor and minorities attain justice (PAACDPOR)

474) Please list the following activities of a parish priest as you think an average parishioner would rate their importance (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Administering the parish, its organizations and finances (PAACEADM)

475) Please list the following activities of a parish priest as you think an average parishioner would rate their importance (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Counseling those who are troubled (PAACFTRB)

476) Please list the following activities of a parish priest as you think an average parishioner would rate their importance (Place a "1" in the space of the most important activity a "2" in the space of the next important, and so on until you have ranked all seven activities listed. - Teaching in CCD or continuing education programs (PAACGCCD)

491) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Budget control (RESPBUDG)

492) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Authority over clerical management (RESPSECY)

493) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Authority over financial management (RESPFINC)

494) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Authority to staff committees (RESPSTAF)

495) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Authority to represent pastor (RESPPAST)

496) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Authority to plan liturgies (RESPLITY)

497) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Authority to lead liturgies (RESPLEAD)

498) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Authority to preach/homilize (RESPPREA)

499) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Other formal role at liturgies (RESPOTHR)

500) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Responsible for sacramental preparation (RESPSACP)

501) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Religious education director (RESPEDDR)

502) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Religious education teacher (RESPEDTC)

503) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Responsible for counseling (RESPCOUN)

504) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Responsible for youth ministry (RESPMINY)

505) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Responsible for ministry to the elderly (RESPMINO)

506) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Responsible for social ministry (RESPSOCM)

507) Give a brief description of the responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. In particular, please indicate how much decision-making authority you have and what degree of control you have over the budget you administer, if any. - Responsible for parish renewal (RESPRENW)

508) Describe how you came to serve the parish in your present position (e.g., my religious order assigned me to the position; I was asked to apply by Father Schmidt; I was doing volunteer work for the parish when the parish council turned it into a paid staff position). (APPOINTD)

511) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For what types of such activities have you been able to find time? - Activity 1 (PARACT1)

512) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For what types of such activities have you been able to find time? - Activity 2 (PARACT2)

513) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For what types of such activities have you been able to find time? - Activity 3 (PARACT3)

514) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For what types of such activities have you been able to find time? - Activity 4 (PARACT4)

515) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For what types of such activities have you been able to find time? - Activity 5 (PARACT5)

516) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For what types of such activities have you been able to find time? - Activity 6 (PARACT6)

517) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For the activities previously listed, on the average, about how many hours per month do you participate in each? - Hours spent on first parish activity (PARHRS1)

518) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For the activities previously listed, on the average, about how many hours per month do you participate in each? - Hours spent on parish second activity (PARHRS2)

519) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For the activities previously listed, on the average, about how many hours per month do you participate in each? - Hours spent on parish third activity (PARHRS3)

520) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For the activities previously listed, on the average, about how many hours per month do you participate in each? - Hours spent on parish fourth activity (PARHRS4)

521) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For the activities previously listed, on the average, about how many hours per month do you participate in each? - Hours spent on parish fifth activity (PARHRS5)

522) With so many competing demands placed on our time, it's often difficult to get involved in many activities, committees, auxiliaries, or ministries in a parish. For the activities previously listed, on the average, about how many hours per month do you participate in each? - Hours spent on parish sixth activity (PARHRS6)

540) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish staff meetings: Does the parish staff hold meetings? How often? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make these meetings more productive? - Frequency (STFFREQ)

541) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish staff meetings: Does the parish staff hold meetings? How often? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make these meetings more productive? - Chair (STFCHAIR)

542) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish staff meetings: Does the parish staff hold meetings? How often? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make these meetings more productive? - Pastor reporting (STFCNA)

543) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish staff meetings: Does the parish staff hold meetings? How often? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make these meetings more productive? - Staff reporting (STFCNB)

544) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish staff meetings: Does the parish staff hold meetings? How often? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make these meetings more productive? - Reporting/problem solving (STFCNC)

545) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish staff meetings: Does the parish staff hold meetings? How often? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make these meetings more productive? - Reporting, problem solving, planning (STFCND)

546) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish council meetings: Do you have a parish council? How many people are on it, how are they chosen, what is the normal turnover? Are you or other parish staff members also on it? How often does it hold meetings? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make those meetings more productive? - Existence (CNLCON)

547) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish council meetings: Do you have a parish council? How many people are on it, how are they chosen, what is the normal turnover? Are you or other parish staff members also on it? How often does it hold meetings? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make those meetings more productive? - Frequency (CNLFREQ)

548) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish council meetings: Do you have a parish council? How many people are on it, how are they chosen, what is the normal turnover? Are you or other parish staff members also on it? How often does it hold meetings? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make those meetings more productive? - Membership (CNLMEM)

549) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish council meetings: Do you have a parish council? How many people are on it, how are they chosen, what is the normal turnover? Are you or other parish staff members also on it? How often does it hold meetings? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make those meetings more productive? - Pastor reporting (CNLCNA)

550) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish council meetings: Do you have a parish council? How many people are on it, how are they chosen, what is the normal turnover? Are you or other parish staff members also on it? How often does it hold meetings? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make those meetings more productive? - All/Staff reporting (CNLCNB)

551) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish council meetings: Do you have a parish council? How many people are on it, how are they chosen, what is the normal turnover? Are you or other parish staff members also on it? How often does it hold meetings? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make those meetings more productive? - Planning (CNLCNC)

552) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish council meetings: Do you have a parish council? How many people are on it, how are they chosen, what is the normal turnover? Are you or other parish staff members also on it? How often does it hold meetings? Who chairs the meetings? What kind of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make those meetings more productive? - Informing/ND reflections (CNLCND)

553) Parishes and pastors differ greatly in their use of parish staff meetings and parish council meetings. Some have neither; some have both. We would like brief descriptions of each in this parish. Parish council meetings: Do you have a parish council? How many people are on it, how are they chosen, what is the normal turnover? Are you or other parish staff members also on it? How often does it hold meetings? Who chairs the meetings? What kinds of topics are usually discussed? What do you or the chair do to make those meetings more productive? - Administration/finance (CNLCNE)

560) Even among the most tightly-knit parish councils, certain conflicts occur from time to time. When such conflicts occur among the staff or in the parish council, how are they handled? - Conflict location, leadership (PCCONF)

561) Even among the most tightly-knit parish councils, certain conflicts occur from time to time. When such conflicts occur among the staff or in the parish council, how are they handled? - How is conflict resolved? (PCRESL)

562) All staff members know that certain people in the parish are more influential than others are. Suppose you wanted to initiate a program or make an important change in your parish. What persons would you contact to help convince others of the wisdom of this initiative? List the names (and positions in the parish organization, if applicable) of the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently. - First leadership position (INFLLD1)

563) All staff members know that certain people in the parish are more influential than others are. Suppose you wanted to initiate a program or make an important change in your parish. What persons would you contact to help convince others of the wisdom of this initiative? List the names (and positions in the parish organization, if applicable) of the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently. - Second leadership position (INFLLD2)

564) All staff members know that certain people in the parish are more influential than others are. Suppose you wanted to initiate a program or make an important change in your parish. What persons would you contact to help convince others of the wisdom of this initiative? List the names (and positions in the parish organization, if applicable) of the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently. - Third leadership position (INFLLD3)

565) All staff members know that certain people in the parish are more influential than others are. Suppose you wanted to initiate a program or make an important change in your parish. What persons would you contact to help convince others of the wisdom of this initiative? List the names (and positions in the parish organization, if applicable) of the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently. - Fourth leadership position (INFLLD4)

566) All staff members know that certain people in the parish are more influential than others are. Suppose you wanted to initiate a program or make an important change in your parish. What persons would you contact to help convince others of the wisdom of this initiative? List the names (and positions in the parish organization, if applicable) of the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently. - Fifth leadership position (INFLLD5)

567) All staff members know that certain people in the parish are more influential than others are. Suppose you wanted to initiate a program or make an important change in your parish. What persons would you contact to help convince others of the wisdom of this initiative? List the names (and positions in the parish organization, if applicable) of the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently. - Sixth leadership position (INFLLD6)

568) All staff members know that certain people in the parish are more influential than others are. Suppose you wanted to initiate a program or make an important change in your parish. What persons would you contact to help convince others of the wisdom of this initiative? List the names (and positions in the parish organization, if applicable) of the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently. - Seventh leadership position (INFLLD7)

569) All staff members know that certain people in the parish are more influential than others are. Suppose you wanted to initiate a program or make an important change in your parish. What persons would you contact to help convince others of the wisdom of this initiative? List the names (and positions in the parish organization, if applicable) of the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently. - Eighth leadership position (INFLLD8)

570) All staff members know that certain people in the parish are more influential than others are. Suppose you wanted to initiate a program or make an important change in your parish. What persons would you contact to help convince others of the wisdom of this initiative? List the names (and positions in the parish organization, if applicable) of the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently. - Ninth leadership position (INFLLD9)

571) All staff members know that certain people in the parish are more influential than others are. Suppose you wanted to initiate a program or make an important change in your parish. What persons would you contact to help convince others of the wisdom of this initiative? List the names (and positions in the parish organization, if applicable) of the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently. - Tenth leadership position (INFLLD10)

572) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader one, first area of influence (PRG1I1)

573) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader one, second area of influence (PRG1I2)

574) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader one, third area of influence (PRG1I3)

575) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader two, first area of influence (PRG2I1)

576) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader two, second area of influence (PRG2I2)

577) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader two, third area of influence (PRG2I3)

578) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader three, first area of influence (PRG3I1)

579) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader three, second area of influence (PRG3I2)

580) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader three, third area of influence (PRG3I3)

581) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader four, first area of influence (PRG4I1)

582) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader four, second area of influence (PRG4I2)

583) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader four, third area of influence (PRG4I3)

584) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader five, first area of influence (PRG5I1)

585) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader five, second area of influence (PRG5I2)

586) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader five, third area of influence (PRG5I3)

587) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader six, first area of influence (PRG6I1)

588) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader six, second area of influence (PRG6I2)

589) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader six, third area of influence (PRG6I3)

590) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader seven, first area of influence (PRG7I1)

591) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader seven, second area of influence (PRG7I2)

592) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader seven, third area of influence (PRG7I3)

593) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader eight, first area of influence (PRG8I1)

594) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader eight, second area of influence (PRG8I2)

595) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader eight, third area of influence (PRG8I3)

596) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader nine, first area of influence (PRG9I1)

597) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader nine, second area of influence (PRG9I2)

598) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader nine, third area of influence (PRG9I3)

599) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader ten, first area of influence (PRGTI1)

600) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader ten, second area of influence (PRGTI2)

601) For the ten persons to whom you would turn most frequently to help you convince others of the wisdom of a change in your parish, list the program areas in which they would be most influential (e.g., school, change in liturgical setting, debt retirement fund, etc.) - Leader ten, third area of influence (PRGTI3)

606) In general, how would you characterize the present parish staff within which you work? What do you like best about the staff? What do you like least about the staff? - First characteristic (STFCHR1)

607) In general, how would you characterize the present parish staff within which you work? What do you like best about the staff? What do you like least about the staff? - Second characteristic (STFCHR2)

608) In general, how would you characterize the present parish staff within which you work? What do you like best about the staff? What do you like least about the staff? - Third characteristic (STFCHR3)

609) In general, how would you characterize the present parish staff within which you work? What do you like best about the staff? What do you like least about the staff? - Fourth characteristic (STFCHR4)

610) In general, how would you characterize the present parish staff within which you work? What do you like best about the staff? What do you like least about the staff? - Fifth characteristic (STFCHR5)

611) In general, how would you characterize the present parish staff within which you work? What do you like best about the staff? What do you like least about the staff? - Sixth characteristic (STFCHR6)

635) I-INCOME: In which of the categories listed below would you put your total family income (from all sources, before taxes) for last year? (If you are married, include your spouse's income.) (recoded for use with on-line analysis) (I-INCOME)